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Synaesthesia, Symbolism & Maps for Fantasy Fiction

Colour symbolism studies the
significance of colour to humans. It often varies depending on culture. It’s a
useful tool to give deeper meanings to themes in stories.

Synaesthesia is a condition
where recipients see, or taste, sounds, and other variations of sensory miscommunication.
I studied it to find out what notes invoke certain colours and taste sensations.

This lists colours and their
most commonly held views within symbolism communities. I warn you, this is speculative
science. Many people have embellished it, purely for stylistic purposes.

I use symbolism when adding
character personality. You can use colour to add symbolic layers. Try it with
hair, clothes or accessories.

If you make two of each
of the twelve colours, one for each male and one female, you will have twenty-four
characters to work with. This is enough to start writing. You may want to go against
the suggestions, creating characters that don’t follow symbolism, for ironic
purposes.